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2015 Recalls

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2015 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,016 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.88% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.0 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 161 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2015.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 11 critical, 39 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (25), FDA Food (15), CPSC (5), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2015 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

MEDTRONIC PERFUSION TUBING PACKS (with potentially affected Hemoconcentrators). Model # 7U65R2, 8C72R4, 6N21R2, BB7M38R11, TL2Q68R17, HY8R66R3, HY2…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 74121138 (38 MM), 74123140 (40 MM), 74121142 (42 MM), 7…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Fundus Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428058-12, 428058-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Dimension¿ CREA (Creatinine) and Dimension Vista¿ CREA (Creatinine); The CREA method used on the Dimension¿ clinical chemistry system is an in vitro…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

DermaPen Pro Model, Micro Needling System, a motorized AC powered surgical instrument for dermabrasive use. Each motorized handpiece is packaged with…

Derma Pen, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Sep 16, 2015

OmniPod¿ Insulin Management System. Only the OmniPod¿ device is affected. Catalog Number(s): 14810 (OUS). Intended for subcutaneous delivery of ins…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Medium -Large Clip Applier; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428053-12, 428053-15. The Intuitive Surgical da V…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Biomet Parsippany, NJ. 4 0 MM X 14 MM Variable Screw C-Tek Maxan Anterior Cervical Plate System. Lot 375440.

Biomet Spine, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Cadiere Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428055-12, 428055-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

ADVIA Centaur¿ Folate Ascorbic Acid/Ascorbic Acid Diluent; SMN 10316877. Used to prepare the Red Blood Cell hemolysate for use with the ADVIA Centau…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428093-12, 428093-13. The Intuitive Surgical da …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Maryland Dissector; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428050-12, 428050-13 and 428050-14; The Intuitive Surgical…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Elcam Medical MANI 3G Plate BLS RAD B.BRAUN; Manifold for pressure monitoring and intravenous fluid administration. Manufactured by: Elcam Medical A…

Elcam Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

2.4, 3.0, and 4.0 mm Gridlock Screw Driver Bit, Model Number 310-30-003, Lot Number TSL002605, NON-STERILE. For use with the Gridlock Plating System…

Trilliant Surgical Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 16, 2015

OmniPod¿ Insulin Management System. Only the OmniPod¿ device is affected. Catalog Number(s): POD-ZXP420 (US). Intended for subcutaneous delivery of …

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Elcam Medical Minimal Residual Volume Luer activated Swabbable stopcock (MRVLS) for pressure monitoring and intravenous fluid administration; Manufac…

Elcam Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428056-12, 428056-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-S…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Curved Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428088-12, 428088-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci S…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Mindray DPM 7 Monitor, Multi Parameter Patient Monitor (with Arrhythmia Detection and Alarms) Intended to be used for monitoring, displaying, revi…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING ACETABULAR CUP W/IMPACTOR, REF Numbers: 74120144 (44 MM), 74120146 (46 MM), 74122146 (46 MM), 7412214…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew BIRMINGHAM HIP (TM) RESURFACING DYSPLASIA CUP W/IMPACTOR, REF Numbers: 74120246 (46 MM), 74122248 (48 MM), 74120250 (50 MM), 74122252…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Maryland Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428080-04, 428080-05. The Intuitive Surgical da Vin…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

MEDIVATORS HEMOCOR HPH700, HPH-1400TS, HPH-1000TS. Enables the perfusionist to manage the patient's hematocrit and fluid status.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Biomet Spine Lineum OCC Starter Flexible and Lineum Flexible Inner Shaft, Model Numbers 14-525050 and 14-525057, reusable devices distributed with bu…

Biomet Spine, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Crocodile Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428059-12, 428059-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Sing…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

CPSC Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Bradshaw International Recalls Jumbo Roasters Due to Laceration Hazard

Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Sep 15, 2015

Segway Recalls Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.

NHTSA Critical Sep 15, 2015

HONDA 2014-2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

HONDA

NHTSA Critical Sep 14, 2015

NISSAN 2007-2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Sep 11, 2015

LAND ROVER 2014: AIR BAGS

LAND ROVER

NHTSA Critical Sep 11, 2015

JAGUAR 2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

JAGUAR

CPSC Moderate Sep 10, 2015

Juratoys Recalls Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 10, 2015

Philips Recalls Halogen Bulbs Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Firstech Lighting Corporation, of Shenzhen, China

CPSC Moderate Sep 10, 2015

Touchless Kitchen Faucets Recalled by Lota Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

NHTSA Critical Sep 10, 2015

HYUNDAI 2011-2012: ENGINE

HYUNDAI

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Westbrook's Hot Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882G) glass jars, Ingredients: Green Beans, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling Salt, Jalapenos,…

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Expello-C packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Doubletree Cookie Dough, item number 2603450, Contents: 106 pieces, Net Weight: approx. 15 lbs. (6.8 kg), Mfg by: The Christie Cookie Co, Nashvill…

Christie Cookie Co Inc

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WESTBROOK'S CANNERY HORSERADISH DILL PICKLES, Net WT. 16 oz (453.592G) glass jars, Ingredients: Cucumbers, White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Pickling S…

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah. 12 oz. container, UPC 735182242040 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WESTBROOK'S CANNERY HOT DILL PICKLES, Net WT. 16 oz (453.592g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cucumbers, Alum, Pickling Sal…

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

West brook's Dilly Beans, Net WT. 12 oz (354.882g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Green Beans, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices …

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 6 oz. and 16 oz sizes. 6 oz,…

Mahina Mele Farm

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

think Thin Protein & Fiber Oatmeal, Madagascar Vanilla, Almonds, Pecans; 10 g Protein, 5 g Fiber, 190 calories; Net wt 1.76 oz. (50g); (Nuts are vi…

Interpac Technologies

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Mung Bean sprouts, 1, 2 & 10-lb clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts, Keep Refrigerated

Good Seed, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

WESTBROOK'S CANNERY DILL PICKLES, 16 oz (453.592g) glass jars, Ingredients: White Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cucumbers, Alum, Pickling Salt, Spices 20…

Westbrook's Cannery

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

5 ounce containers of SUGAR FREE Milk Chocolate Caramels. The 5 oz container is a cardboard box with clear plastic window on the front. Retail pack…

Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 9, 2015

Soybean sprouts, 1, 2 & 10-lb clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated

Good Seed, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Golden Seal Extract packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.

HoneyCombs Industries, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 9, 2015

A&W Cream Soda 12 FL OZ (355 mL)

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2015

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2015 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.